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My Baseline for Macros

wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
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9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

I have a long road to travel, but since Im not a "lets wait until Monday" kind of guy...here goes!

 

Weight: 200 lbs

 

Body Fat%: 22.1

 

BMR

 

-Rest: 3537.16

-Motion: 4244.59

 

Fat weight: 44.2 lbs

 

Lean weight: 155.8 lbs

 

BMR Average: 3890.88

 

Protein Multiplier

 

  Goal: Maintain / Lose Weight

 

* Protein intake goal = 1 x 156 = 156 grams

 

Goal: Gain Muscle

 

* Protein intake goal = 1.5 x 156 = 234 grams

 

Fat Multiplier

 

Goal: Maintain / Lose Weight

 

* Fat intake goal: 0.35 x 156 = 55 grams

 

Goal: Gain Muscle

 

* Fat intake goal: 0.5 x 156 = 78 grams

 

CURRENT GOAL IS TO LOSE WEIGHT -------->GAIN MUSCLE

 

Daily Protein and Fat Intake Goals: Protein: 156 grams / Fat: 55 grams

 

 

 

Converting Macros from Grams to Calories

 

Protein in Calories

 

156 grams x 4 calories = 624 calories

 

Fat in Calories

 

55 grams x 9 calories = 495 calories

 

Total calories from protein & fat

 

624 calories + 495 calories = 1,119 calories

 

 

Weight Loss --> Average BMR

 

(3890.88 - 500) to (3890.55 - 250)

3390.88 to 3640.88

 

Daily Calorie Goal: 3890.88-250=3640.88

 

 

Calories from protein & fat: 1,119 calories 

 

 

DAILY NEED for CARBS

 

Carb Intake Goal: 3640.88-1119=2521.88

 

Carbs into Grams: 2522 / 4 calories = 631 grams

 

 

MY DAILY MACROS

 

Protein: 156 grams (624 calories)

 

Carbs: 631 grams (2524 calories)

 

Fat: 55 grams (495 calories)

 

Total Calories: (3643 calories)

 

I suffered a lower back (muscular) injury from doing decline push-ups incorrectly. I would like to have some focus on strengthening the lower back muscles before getting into heavy back lifts such as deadlift or squats.

 

You will see below that I did not have any "leg" workouts. At that time, I wasnt really educated on the effects that a leg workout can have on the upper body (mainly abs and back). So I didnt workout my legs at all. I would like to add a leg routine or some ind of lower back routine to strengthen these back muscles.

 

Supplements

 

Not currently taking any supplements and have not for the past 2 years

 

During the time I was working out, I was taking a pre-workout (BSN NO Explode) and a post workout (glutamine) for muscle recovery.

 

Weight Lifting Routine

 

Current (past 2 years): None

 

At the time I stopped working out, this was my routine:

 

Sunday: Chest & Abs: Barbell flat bench (regular and wide grip), Barbell Incline Bench, DB Bench, DB Fly, DB Incline Fly, Cable band c

crunches, leg raises & jump rope

 

Monday: Bi's, Tri's & Abs: Alternate Hammer Curl, Alternate incline DB curl, Barbell curl, Barbell standing wide grip curl, EZ bar close

grip curl, Hammer curl, Preacher curl, Bench Dips, Barbell flat tricep extensions, Cable Crunches, Hanging Leg raise

 

Tuesday: Off

 

Wednesday: Back & Abs: Band upright row, Barbell bent over row, Barbell deadlift, Barbell, T-bar row, Air Bike, 25# plate sitting

twists (oblique)

 

Thursday: Shoulders & Abs: Barbell front raise, Barbell shoulder press, Barbell shrug, DB arnold press, DB front raise, DB lateral raise

DB lying one arm raise, DB shoulder shrug, DB upright row, Ab crunches, Leg Raises

 

Friday: Max day

 

Saturday: (light day) Forearms & Abs: Barbell wrist curl, Reverse barbell curl, DB side bend, Suspended supermans, Jump Rope

 

* My routine was "self created" by using the JEFIT phone app.

 

This app was a good tool to use since I didnt have any trainers or anyone to create a workouot plan for me. The routine (above) was

what i was doing just before the passing of my father. I was at the height of my game and was feeling awesome. Although there may

not have been much "structure" to this and I was only using a phone app for guidance, I didnt do too bad. However, I know I can do

better.

 

Moving forward, I am reminded of something my dad told me many years ago. "The good Lord put our eyes on the front of our heads

for a reason. That reason is so that we never have to look back at what use to be". Im taking my dads advice and not looking back

at the what I use to be. Its time for a change! Tomorrow never comes, so I'm ready to begin now!

jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
2.6K Post(s)
2.6K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2013
Posted
Posted By: wkent13

I have a long road to travel, but since Im not a "lets wait until Monday" kind of guy...here goes!

 

Weight: 200 lbs

 

Body Fat%: 22.1

 

BMR

 

-Rest: 3537.16

-Motion: 4244.59

 

Fat weight: 44.2 lbs

 

Lean weight: 155.8 lbs

 

BMR Average: 3890.88

 

Protein Multiplier

 

  Goal: Maintain / Lose Weight

 

* Protein intake goal = 1 x 156 = 156 grams

 

Goal: Gain Muscle

 

* Protein intake goal = 1.5 x 156 = 234 grams

 

Fat Multiplier

 

Goal: Maintain / Lose Weight

 

* Fat intake goal: 0.35 x 156 = 55 grams

 

Goal: Gain Muscle

 

* Fat intake goal: 0.5 x 156 = 78 grams

 

CURRENT GOAL IS TO LOSE WEIGHT -------->GAIN MUSCLE

 

Daily Protein and Fat Intake Goals: Protein: 156 grams / Fat: 55 grams

 

 

 

Converting Macros from Grams to Calories

 

Protein in Calories

 

156 grams x 4 calories = 624 calories

 

Fat in Calories

 

55 grams x 9 calories = 495 calories

 

Total calories from protein & fat

 

624 calories + 495 calories = 1,119 calories

 

 

Weight Loss --> Average BMR

 

(3890.88 - 500) to (3890.55 - 250)

3390.88 to 3640.88

 

Daily Calorie Goal: 3890.88-250=3640.88

 

 

Calories from protein & fat: 1,119 calories 

 

 

DAILY NEED for CARBS

 

Carb Intake Goal: 3640.88-1119=2521.88

 

Carbs into Grams: 2522 / 4 calories = 631 grams

 

 

MY DAILY MACROS

 

Protein: 156 grams (624 calories)

 

Carbs: 631 grams (2524 calories)

 

Fat: 55 grams (495 calories)

 

Total Calories: (3643 calories)

 

I suffered a lower back (muscular) injury from doing decline push-ups incorrectly. I would like to have some focus on strengthening the lower back muscles before getting into heavy back lifts such as deadlift or squats.

 

You will see below that I did not have any "leg" workouts. At that time, I wasnt really educated on the effects that a leg workout can have on the upper body (mainly abs and back). So I didnt workout my legs at all. I would like to add a leg routine or some ind of lower back routine to strengthen these back muscles.

 

Supplements

 

Not currently taking any supplements and have not for the past 2 years

 

During the time I was working out, I was taking a pre-workout (BSN NO Explode) and a post workout (glutamine) for muscle recovery.

 

Weight Lifting Routine

 

Current (past 2 years): None

 

At the time I stopped working out, this was my routine:

 

Sunday: Chest & Abs: Barbell flat bench (regular and wide grip), Barbell Incline Bench, DB Bench, DB Fly, DB Incline Fly, Cable band c

crunches, leg raises & jump rope

 

Monday: Bi's, Tri's & Abs: Alternate Hammer Curl, Alternate incline DB curl, Barbell curl, Barbell standing wide grip curl, EZ bar close

grip curl, Hammer curl, Preacher curl, Bench Dips, Barbell flat tricep extensions, Cable Crunches, Hanging Leg raise

 

Tuesday: Off

 

Wednesday: Back & Abs: Band upright row, Barbell bent over row, Barbell deadlift, Barbell, T-bar row, Air Bike, 25# plate sitting

twists (oblique)

 

Thursday: Shoulders & Abs: Barbell front raise, Barbell shoulder press, Barbell shrug, DB arnold press, DB front raise, DB lateral raise

DB lying one arm raise, DB shoulder shrug, DB upright row, Ab crunches, Leg Raises

 

Friday: Max day

 

Saturday: (light day) Forearms & Abs: Barbell wrist curl, Reverse barbell curl, DB side bend, Suspended supermans, Jump Rope

 

* My routine was "self created" by using the JEFIT phone app.

 

This app was a good tool to use since I didnt have any trainers or anyone to create a workouot plan for me. The routine (above) was

what i was doing just before the passing of my father. I was at the height of my game and was feeling awesome. Although there may

not have been much "structure" to this and I was only using a phone app for guidance, I didnt do too bad. However, I know I can do

better.

 

Moving forward, I am reminded of something my dad told me many years ago. "The good Lord put our eyes on the front of our heads

for a reason. That reason is so that we never have to look back at what use to be". Im taking my dads advice and not looking back

at the what I use to be. Its time for a change! Tomorrow never comes, so I'm ready to begin now!

Good luck Bill and you will succeed. I love the advice your dad gave you about our eyes being on the front of our heads :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
9 Post(s)
9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

Since posting this, I have learned a little more about my results. I know that I need to raise my protein and lower my carbs. As many are, I am also anticipating this coming Monday when I can begin the Lean Muscle System. But before Monday gets here, I would like to re-start my supplements once again. I read on another thread that Cellmass 2.0 and Syntha-6 are good supps for weight loss and muscle building. Knowing that it is difficult to do both at the same time...(weight loss and muscle building), I want to concentrate on weight loss first but still remain in the weight room! So if there are any suggestions, please let me know!

GT_turbo
GT_turbo g Gregor Trost
183 Post(s)
183 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Train for a sport Date Joined: February 2, 2014
Posted

Thumbs up for data presentation, Bill, I'm proud on you. I wish everyone on forum would tell at least 20% of those data before asking a question how to.../why/what...

 

In the beginning don't focus on supplements. They are just supplements. Invest the time you gave to dig about supplements right now in good and healthy diet...once you'll build solid foundation of good diet, you already will have good results. Then start thinking about supplements.

 

Be strong on your journey.

 

BR, Gregor

Super Hermanite NCSF personal trainer NLP coach IronMan finisher
wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
9 Post(s)
9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

Thanks! I appreciate that! Im going to work very hard!


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Posted

Hey man!

 

My two cents:

 

Focus on compound movements (2-3 per muscle group per week) and the 6 - 8 rep range

Decrease your carb intake (this will be the hardest part if you are used to eating carbs a lot)

Keep a food diary for a week (incl weekend)

Increase your protein intake (think how you could easily do this without supplments and do that until you have reduced your body fat to 18% - then think about protein powders)

Once below 18% start thinking about the fact that muscle tissue has the highest metabolic rate of any tissue in our body - that is when you really have to start taking this stuff seriously

Goal: reach 16% Body Fat by the end of next year

 

Good luck dude. Stick with it. Dont go crazy trying every fad, every supplement and every routine you read about. You will see results. Its not magic. Its just some discipline. Thats all.


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wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
9 Post(s)
9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

Thank you! Many years ago when I first started training, I tried many, many supplements and waste a lot of money. It wasnt until I began actually researching supplements when I found that not all supplements are for everyone. Meaning, the older a person is, the less some supps are going to work. Many (good) supplements will counteract with the body chemestry. If an older person is no longer producing the amounts within their body, then many supps will not work as well as it does with a younger body. So, I dug a little deeper in my research and found some that actually work well with someone my age. But since I have been away from the gym for about 2 years, I guess I would like to have a jump start on weight loss. I have never had too much trouble losing weight so I am sure that it will not take long. Im not one to jump right into taking supplements, but I wanted to do my "homework" on them so that I will know what to purchase when the time comes.

 

Thanks again for your advice!!

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
7.1K Post(s)
7.1K Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: August 8, 2008
Posted
Posted By: GT_turbo

Thumbs up for data presentation, Bill, I'm proud on you. I wish everyone on forum would tell at least 20% of those data before asking a question how to.../why/what...

 

In the beginning don't focus on supplements. They are just supplements. Invest the time you gave to dig about supplements right now in good and healthy diet...once you'll build solid foundation of good diet, you already will have good results. Then start thinking about supplements.

 

Be strong on your journey.

 

BR, Gregor

I agree @GT-turbo! The info here is great!

Great input @againstme79, this is the stuff I love to see!

@wkent13 sorry it took me so long to get here. Birthday week

 

Weight: 200 lbs

Body Fat%: 22.1

BMR

-Rest: 3537.16

-Motion: 4244.59

Fat weight: 44.2 lbs

Lean weight: 155.8 lbs

BMR Average: 3890.88

MY DAILY MACROS

  • Protein: 156 grams (624 calories)
  • Carbs: 631 grams (2524 calories)
  • Fat: 55 grams (495 calories)
  • Total Calories: (3643 calories)

 I am a bit concerned with your BMR. I think it may be a bit high.

What information did you use in the calculator? Can you tell me so I can double check.

We definitely need to boost your protein and fat and decrease the carbs.You are going to do my lean muscle system so the routine is taken care of

If you can get back to me tonight with this info that would be great so you can start fresh tomorrow with the routine.

I think you may have picked an "activity level" that was too high.

 

Chat soon!

Need 1 on 1 coaching? Send me a direct message to learn more!
wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
9 Post(s)
9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

Hey Scott,

 

Im really excited to get this started! My willpower and determination is stronger than ever!

 

i used a body fat calculator web page at www.healthcentral.com. If I didnt choose the right formula, let me know and I can do it again. The information they asked for was age, weight, wasit, hip, forearm measurements. The activity level I chose was the lowest one since I actually work at a desk (that was how it was described).

 

If there is a better site where I can get a more accurate BMR, let me know and I will do it again today so that I have everything ready for tomorrow!

 

Bill

wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
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9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

Hey Scott,

 

I just checked again and that site is how i calculated my body fat %. Then I used all of the formulas from your video for everything else. Like I said before....I might have done it wrong. But I can do it over today for sure!

wkent13
wkent13 g Bill Kent
9 Post(s)
9 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Bodybuilding Date Joined: October 10, 2014
Posted

I am now on the Lean Muscle System!! I have some questions regarding the diet and the Excel spreadsheet. Im not sure if I put in the calories from this formula or something else. If I am to use the calories from the formula, then I would like to know if I calculated this correctly. I dont want to have false numbers from the beginning. Right now, if I put in the information from the formula onto the spreadsheet (3643 calories), I should have 219g of carbs, 328g of protein and 146g of fat. Being that this is new to me, I am not sure if this is correct or not. So if anyone can let me know...it would be great!

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